My truck is an '06 4x4 and it was a salvage title front end damage. not enough to deploy the airbags. and the frame is straight as an arrow to my knolage.


OK so when I apply the brake I get a vibration.

I do NOT feel it in the brake pedal.
I do NOT feel it in the Steering Wheel.
I does seem to come and go a little.
I have had the rotors tuned and that did not help.
The tire Rods are new with only 2k miles on it.

This may sound wierd but if I am braking on slighly rough terain (like your average old pothole filled in road) I swear the vibration goes away.
It only seems to be there when I brake on smooth even road.

Any ideas where I should start to look? I'm planing on putting a leveling kit on it here in a couple of weeks so that would be a good time.

 

There was a recall on the front hubs, make sure it was performed.

 

Might be warped rotors, friend of mine has an 04 that does it bad. Had them turned and it didn't help. Heard of several trucks that it does it on. Search google for 'dodge ram brakes warp' and see if you get any hits.

 

Here is the recall. I drove an 06 that did not have it performed, it was bad.

https://dodgeforum.com/recalls-and-t...582/Recall.htm

 

i would check out that recall and if that's not it NEW rotors...turning them never seems to help.

 

You know there is also a TSB for the front lower control arm bushings that can cause a shimmy.

 

odd that a front end damage with no airbag dplymnt would call for a salvage title, esp since its an 06.

makes since, you cant feel the vibration because youre feeling the bumpy roads vibration.

 

Not sure that this will help, but.....

TSB NUMBER: 22-005-06
SUBJECT:
Front End Shimmy On 4x4 Vehicles When Traveling Over Rough Surfaces In The Road
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves verifying the condition of the vehicle front suspension and steering
components, and adjusting the front tire pressure.
MODELS:
2003 - 2007 (DR/DH/D1/DC) Ram Truck (2500/3500)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to four wheel drive (4x4) 2500 and 3500 model vehicles.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a self sustaining vibration (shimmy) felt in the front end of
the vehicle after striking a bump or pothole.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer experiences the above condition perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
(AR) 1 52106909AE Damper, Steering
(AR) 1 05086146AC End Package, Tie Rod Outer
(AR) 1 05086144AC End Package, Tie Rod and Link Outer
(AR) 06505623AA Nut and Washer, Tie Rod

 

What is a TSB?

 

Technical Service Bulletin, different from a recall in that it is mainly for the shops to diagnose common issues quickly.